Marian E. Piemme

Marian passed away peacefully on July 25, 2014, at her home in Yreka surrounded and lifted up by her loving family.

Marian passed away peacefully on July 25, 2014, at her home in Yreka surrounded and lifted up by her loving family.

The fourth of four daughters, Marian was born on Aug. 6, 1926, in Standard, California, to Clyde and Molly Williams. She was raised in Eureka by her single, working father following the death of her mother at a very early age. In 1953, she moved to Yreka where she spent the rest of her life. In September 1972, she married Oscar J. Piemme. It was an enduring relationship interrupted only by Marian’s passing.

Family, home and a small circle of dear friends were the pride and pleasure of Marian’s life. She delighted in all of them the same way she delighted in the flower gardens she created every summer. Marian enjoyed golf, early fall trips to the coast and searching for that perfect Christmas tree. In later years, she and Oscar and the family dog did some traveling in their fifth-wheeler. They thoroughly enjoyed their time together and the adventures they shared while exploring the Pacific Northwest. Marian loved dogs, cats and any stray creature that needed a helping hand.

Marian was predeceased by her parents and her sisters.

She is survived by her husband of 40-plus years, Oscar; her son, Mark Atwood; her daughter, Lorie Williams; and two daughters by marriage, Pamela Piemme and Mary (Tocho) Silva. She leaves six grandchildren – Wade (Laina) Atwood, Garrett Atwood, Genevieve Eller-Henry, Ethan (Lisa) Eller, Jordan Eller and Jasmine Silva. She also leaves five (soon to be six) great-grandchildren, two nephews and a small Schnauzer named Cash.

A life celebration will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9, at Girdner Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation; Madrone Hospice, Inc.; or a favorite charity. Girdner Funeral Chapel is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at www.girdnerfuneralchapel.com.